gig worker

American  

[gig wurk-er] / ˈgɪg ˌwɜrk ər /

noun

gig workers plural

1. a worker in the gig economy; someone who engages in on-demand freelance or contract work as a source of income.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• gig workers
  plural

Example Sentences

It’s a wonderful life, if you’re rich; not so much when you’re a gig worker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

Brian Dorsey’s argument for why he should not be executed by the state of Missouri requires the kind of math familiar to any gig worker.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2024

Here’s what to know about the Minneapolis measure and gig worker negotiations across the country:

From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2024

As per the law, every gig worker registered on the database will be given a unique ID, which will stay the same no matter the platform they work for and will be valid in perpetuity.

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2023

“Magic Mike” was about how, in a precarious labor market, a gig worker might wrest dignity and autonomy from conditions rife with exploitation.

From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2023